Serving 598 students in grades 7-8, South Meadows Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Meadows Middle School's student population of 598 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Meadows Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Meadows Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#846 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
51%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
34%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Meadows Middle School's ranking?
South Meadows Middle School is ranked #846 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Meadows Middle School often compared to?
South Meadows Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R A Brown Middle School, J W Poynter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend South Meadows Middle School?
598 students attend South Meadows Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Meadows Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Meadows Middle School?
South Meadows Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Meadows Middle School offer ?
South Meadows Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is South Meadows Middle School part of?
South Meadows Middle School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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